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College for Creative Studies

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Start: 2026-06-04T14:00:00
Location: College for Creative Studies

CCS

Detroit, Michigan 48202

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Close-knit campus

College for Creative Studies is a private urban institution in Detroit, Michigan. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,860 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $33,342.

Established

1906

Mascot

Watson Peacock

Type

Private art school

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93%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

1,285Students

10:1Student:Faculty

70%Grad Rate

$44,860Earnings 10yr

$33,342Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.8%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$51,355

Room & Board$11,040

Books & Supplies$2,154

Total Cost of Attendance$61,238

Average Net Price$33,342

Median Debt at Graduation$26,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$29,648

$30–48K$27,176

$48–75K$32,467

$75–110K$33,869

$110K+$37,605

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

47.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (10)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

76%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

1,285

Gender Split

67% / 33%

Women / Men

First Generation

23%

Pell Grant Recipients

28%

Race & Ethnicity

White 53%

Black 12%

Hispanic 5%

Asian 5%

Two+ 5%

Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate69.6%

Freshman Retention76.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$33,691

10 Years$44,860

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

103Above Average

Estimated from MI state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Detroitpop. 640K

2 mi(3 min)

Clevelandpop. 370K

92 mi(159 min)

Columbuspop. 900K

166 mi(288 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DTW Detroit18 mi

CLE Cleveland91 mi

CMH Columbus164 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA612 mi · ~17h 41m drive

New York, NY482 mi · ~13h 55m drive

Hartford, CT534 mi · ~15h 26m drive

Providence, RI598 mi · ~17h 17m drive

Albany, NY474 mi · ~13h 42m drive

Syracuse, NY354 mi · ~10h 14m drive

Rochester, NY282 mi · ~8h 9m drive

Buffalo, NY216 mi · ~6h 14m drive

Philadelphia, PA443 mi · ~12h 48m drive

Pittsburgh, PA207 mi · ~5h 59m drive

Harrisburg, PA351 mi · ~10h 8m drive

Newark, NJ473 mi · ~13h 40m drive

Washington, DC396 mi · ~11h 26m drive

Baltimore, MD398 mi · ~11h 30m drive

Atlanta, GA599 mi · ~17h 18m drive

Charlotte, NC507 mi · ~14h 39m drive

Raleigh, NC513 mi · ~14h 49m drive

Miami, FL1158 mi · ~33h 27m drive

Orlando, FL960 mi · ~27h 44m drive

Tampa, FL996 mi · ~28h 46m drive

Nashville, TN472 mi · ~13h 38m drive

New Orleans, LA942 mi · ~27h 13m drive

Richmond, VA447 mi · ~12h 55m drive

Chicago, IL236 mi · ~6h 49m drive

Detroit, MI2 mi · ~3 min drive

Minneapolis, MN541 mi · ~15h 38m drive

St. Louis, MO455 mi · ~13h 9m drive

Kansas City, MO643 mi · ~18h 35m drive

Indianapolis, IN241 mi · ~6h 58m drive

Columbus, OH166 mi · ~4h 48m drive

Cleveland, OH92 mi · ~2h 39m drive

Milwaukee, WI250 mi · ~7h 13m drive

Dallas, TX1000 mi · ~28h 53m drive

Houston, TX1107 mi · ~31h 59m drive

Austin, TX1166 mi · ~33h 41m drive

San Antonio, TX1239 mi · ~35h 48m drive

Los Angeles, CA1979 mi · ~57h 10m drive

San Francisco, CA2086 mi · ~60h 16m drive

San Diego, CA1968 mi · ~56h 51m drive

Seattle, WA1932 mi · ~55h 49m drive

Portland, OR1963 mi · ~56h 43m drive

Denver, CO1154 mi · ~33h 20m drive

Phoenix, AZ1687 mi · ~48h 44m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1487 mi · ~42h 57m drive

Honolulu, HI4479 mi · ~129h 24m drive

Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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